Massage & Bodywork

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019

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M&B: What should I look for when choosing a product line? JC: Certifi cate of Analyses (COAs). The manufacturer should easily provide access to independent third-party lab testing results. (Be wary—many manufacturers have their own labs.) Look for a QR code on the product or a link to the company website with up-to-date, independent third-party lab results. I strongly suggest you choose CBD products sourced with locally grown hemp— North America rather than foreign sources. Personally, I want a product as natural and environmentally sourced as possible, and ingredient transparency is imperative. CBD AND MASSAGE SPECI AL EDITION M&B: Some consumers like to include hot stones in their full- body therapeutic massages with CBD. Do you think the heat has an effect on the cannabidiol? JC: According to industry expert Sally Alworth of Luminous Botanicals, CBD's boiling point is between 320 and 356 degrees Fahrenheit, well above the temperature you would heat a stone for a massage, so there is little risk of altering or destroying CBD during hot stone massage. "While I have never seen any specifi c data on increased penetration of CBD with heat, there is a body of research related to how changes in skin temperature can increase the absorption of some transdermal and topical medications, a concern for doctors prescribing medications in sustained-release patches. Therefore, it seems like a reasonable theory that the increased blood fl ow and opening of the pores caused during hot stone massage might increase the penetration of CBD and other cannabinoids," Alworth says. M&B: How much CBD is recommended for effective spot treatment versus a full-body massage? Julie Crispin: I have asked this question of many CBD topical producers. Lack of clinical data gives us little to no specifi c guidelines. Anecdotally, both producers and practitioners lean in the direction of about 25 milligrams of CBD for full-body massage. Labels can be confusing and misleading. A product may say 500 milligrams of CBD on its label, but have 16 ounces of lotion. Figuring out the math of how much CBD is in a "serving" can be diffi cult, so make certain you understand the labels and the manufacturers' recommendations. There are some products that are meant for full-body massage, and others that are formulated for spot treatments. Photo by Ellen Jaskol photography Ta k e 5 a n d t r y A B M P F i v e - M i n u t e M u s c l e s a t w w w. a b m p . c o m / f i v e - m i n u t e - m u s c l e s . 49 Q A

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